You know what galls me about all this is the fact that Williamson County keeps touting itself as being native plant friendly. I know this is under the control of Cedar Park, but wouldn’t you think it is time that the cities and counties and state started talking to each other? Perhaps if they did, everyone could be singing from the same sheet of music.

Thanks, Karen. According to the USDA map for this species, it has even been found growing wild in Suffolk County (I grew up in Nassau). I was surprised to learn how widespread it is, even making its way up into Ontario and Quebec. More friends to visit when we travel around.

I love weeds! I think they are so beautiful! My dad likes to do yard-work and thinks I’m crazy for letting my weeds grow so much and for so long without cutting the grass… The flowers just get so tall and beautiful! I’d rather have a natural looking backyard… like an open field or something:) Great post!

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